Aiyedatiwa Moves to Reduce Childbirth Costs, Distributes Free Pregnancy Kits to Over 100 Women in Ilara-Mokin
Aiyedatiwa Moves to Reduce Childbirth Costs, Distributes Free Pregnancy Kits to Over 100 Women in Ilara-Mokin
… over 100 pregnant women went home with free pregnancy kits.
The Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has extended the Safe Delivery Initiative tagged ‘Ibi Irorun ‘ programme to Ilara- Mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State as part of his Administration’s commitment to promote safer childbirth and reduce the financial burden of delivery on Pregnant women and their spouses.
Addressing the beneficiaries at the event, which took place at the Comprehensive Healthcare Centre, Ilara-Mokin, the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Seun Osamaye, said the initiative, which was launched on August 24th, 2026, at the Basic Health Centre, Arakale, Akure, was initiated by Governor Aiyedatiwa at improving health care delivery system and ensure that pregnant women have access to qualitative and affordable Healthcare Services in the State.
Dr Osamaye, who stated that since the launch of the initiative in the State, over 1000 pregnant women across the State had benefited from the programme, added that the kits which were provided free of charge by the Governor contained 13 essential hospital delivery items. She therefore urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the kits.
The Hon. Commissioner appreciated Governor Aiyedatiwa and his amiable wife, Her Excellency Mrs Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, for their unwavering Commitment to improving healthcare service delivery in the State.
Speaking earlier, the Director, Women Affairs, Mrs Folashade Oladiran, appreciated the Governor for his people-oriented Programmes which have impacted the lives of all and Sundry in the State. She equally thanked Dr Osamaye for her proactiveness and her ability to implement the initiative to the letter.
Dr Olanrewaju Abiodun, a Medical Officer in the Centre, appreciated the Governor for his kind-heartedness and well articulated Policies tag OUR EASE agenda, which has been a platform for moving Ondo State to greater heights.
At the end of the exercise, more than 100 pregnant women from the town benefited from the laudable programme.
Present at the occasion were the Director, Gender and Skill Acquisition, Mr Samuel Olumide; the leader of APC in Ilara Ward and SA to the Governor , Hon Alhaji Segun Amuda, SA on Mobilisation to the Governor, Hon Alade Ismaila; and Nurse Patricia Temitope Ode, staff from the Women Affairs Department; Mrs Eunice Olotu, Mrs Mopelola Olowole, Mr Oladele Odeyemi, Mrs Bamidele Mustapha and other Aides to the Commissioner.
Festus Adeusi
Head, Media and Public Relations Unit,
Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Akure.
12th October, 2026
